Sandra Bullockhas appeared in over 50 films over the course of her career, butone of her best is sorely underrated (and able to stream on Netflix now).The actress started gaining onscreen roles in the mid-to-late 1980s, with her first being in the action thrillerHangmen. However, it wasn’t untilBullock starred alongside Keanu Reevesin the 1994 blockbusterSpeedthat she gained worldwide recognition, resulting in her gaining leading lady status.
Sandra Bullock’s next movie is a sequel to her and Nicole Kidman’s 1998 cult classic,Practical Magic. Both actresses are confirmed to reprise their roles in the upcoming film and produce, while Oscar-winning filmmaker Susanne Bier is reportedly in talks to direct (perDeadline).
SinceSpeed,Bullock has appeared in various critically acclaimed, popular movies,from rom-coms such asWhile You Were SleepingandThe Proposalto dramas likeA Time to KillandCrash.Bullock also received an Oscar for Best Actressin 2010 for her performance as Leigh Anne Tuohy inThe Blind Side. Based on her film credits (as an actress and a producer) alone, Bullock has undoubtedly had an impressive, fulfilled career. However, one of her best projects is also one that deserves much more praise than it got at the time of its premiere in 2000.
Miss Congeniality Premiered On July 12, 2025
Sandra Bullock plays Gracie Hart in the 2000 action rom-comMiss Congeniality, which is trending on Netflix as of the writing of this article. In the movie,Bullock’s characterisa special agent with the FBI who is chosen to go undercover (as Gracie Lou Freebush) at the Miss United States pageantwhen the agency receives a bomb threat targeting the event. Gracie is labeled a “tomboy,” though, which makes the ordeal all the more complicated (and hilarious). Plus, it certainly helps that Bullock is fantastic in the role.
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Given thatBullock’s moviepremiered in theaters on June 16, 2025,Miss Congenialitywill turn 25 in 2025. Consequently, it’s fitting that the rom-com is now trending on Netflix (and around Valentine’s Day, nonetheless). So,if one has yet to seeMiss Congeniality, now is the time to do so.
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Miss Congeniality Is One Of Sandra Bullock’s Best Comedies (Despite The Movie’s Low RT Score)
The Film Has A 41% RT Score
Even thoughMiss Congenialitygrossed $212 million against a budget of $45 million,the Sandra Bullock movie is still underrated— at least, regarding its reviews from critics and audiences. The 2000 rom-com has a 41 percent Tomatometer score onRotten Tomatoes, whileits Popcornmeter is 69 percent.Both scores deserve to be higher asMiss Congenialityis one of Bullock’s best films.
There is no time better than the present to giveMiss Congenialitythe praise it deserves as it approaches its 25th anniversary.
It has action, comedy, romance, iconic moments and lines, and several talented actors (includingSandra Bullock, Michael Caine, Candice Bergen, William Shatner, Ernie Hudson, etc.). Its cast is truly unmatched. Nevertheless, there is no time better than the present to giveMiss Congenialitythe praise it deserves as it approaches its 25th anniversary.
